The Tragic Fire at the Winecoff Hotel

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

True Crime, Documentary, Society & Culture, History

4.6 • 836 Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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The Winecoff Hotel was once a one of Atlanta's most luxurious hotels, not only known for its elegant accommodations and convenient location, but also its infamous designation as "absolutely fireproof." However, on the morning of December 7, 1946, a fire broke out, and the Winecoff became the site of the deadliest hotel fire in American history. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.6	Southern Gothic is a podcast that explores the history behind some of the American
1:14.8	South's darkest days, greatest mysteries, 1947, President Harry Truman addressed a crowd of over a thousand individuals in Washington, D.C., which included fire chiefs, firefighters, government officials, and representatives from industry, labor, and civic organizations.
1:59.0	You see, in the aftermath of World War II, the United States found itself facing a new challenge
2:06.9	here at home. Fire prevention. By 1946, the nation had witnessed over 400,000 fires,
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